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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L8 KYCMOT history

L8 KYC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

L8 KYC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,071 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KYC was last recorded at 120,071 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 14,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,158 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,913 miles
Average per year
8,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,071 miles
  • 2025 – 105,158 miles
  • 2024 – 89,619 miles
  • 2022 – 83,216 miles
  • 2021 – 78,259 miles
  • 2020 – 71,227 miles
  • 2019 – 62,192 miles
  • 2018 – 55,660 miles
  • 2017 – 49,121 miles
  • 2016 – 42,434 miles
  • 2015 – 30,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,071 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,071 miles (+14,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,071 miles
    Test number
    844408789619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass105,158 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    391231697760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,143 miles (+15,524)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,143 miles
    Test number
    496140883858
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass89,619 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    353556286786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,216 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    400179943803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,259 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    477392807773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    125951145429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,227 miles (+9,035)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    941347511863
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass62,192 miles (+6,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    664456025422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,660 miles (+6,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    366571562687
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass49,121 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,121 miles
    Test number
    116618847642
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass42,434 miles (+11,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,434 miles
    Test number
    370155476600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,513 miles
    Test number
    225896865401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KYC

Does L8 KYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KYC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 KYC?
The MOT on L8 KYC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KYC done?
L8 KYC was recorded at 120,071 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,444 miles a year.
Has L8 KYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KYC has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 KYC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 KYC find?
L8 KYC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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